Pianists & Body Language: Yuja Wang’s high heels, Lang Lang’s dramatic gestures & more
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Hope you enjoyed this discussion about body language at the piano! Do you prefer dramatic gestures or a calm stillness in a performance? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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Sorry guys, I do appreciate the thought and effort that went into this video but the first thing that came to mind when I watched this was an image of Rubinstein sporting a pair of heels and performing Turkish march in the style of Lang Lang. Seeking help now.
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Yuja Wang has a perfect posture in front of the piano. In addition to the squared legs to the piano mentioned in this video, her back and neck are erected but relaxed in a natural position without any hunching that are often seen in other pianists. It just shows her body core is strong and centered and expressed in the power and speed of her playing.
please do more of these kinds of discussion talks, those are super interesting!
Thanks Matt! We're planning on doing more for sure! :) Always love an excuse to nerd out.
@@DanLuongPiano yes, nerding out about music and technique is awesome
I had to create a documentary about piano and its relation with body language, and this video was extremely helpful!!
Again, you’re all so underrated!! I hope you guys continue making videos like this! ❤
I think movement should be more or less whatever comes naturally. But there are a few moments where I think appropriately planned (even choreographed?) movement can enhance the music, like lifting your arms high in the air to play a big, loud, final chord can be cool sometimes. Other times I think it's just obnoxious (like what a lot of people do at the beginning of the winter wind etude).
I totally agree. I have definitely choreographed movements. Eventually, some of these physical gestures become a natural part of your technique that when you find opportunities to use it again in new pieces, it doesn't really have to be practiced all that much. In a way, it can be similar to dancers practicing specific dance moves and eventually they can freestyle and use those moves in a more unrehearsed manner.
Another great pianist who has a very particular body language is Glenn Gould, he used to sit in this little chair and do great performances, even in his later years he still has this particular way of moving and a very special reading of the pieces he plays.
Fun fact about Glenn Gould, he suffered of back pain most of his adult life
Choir directors will ask choirs to gesture as they sing to elicit and strengthen dynamic and other qualities in their singing. I’ve found it hugely effective!
Great argument you have here.
Musically I grew up with: Sit quiet like a statue and direct all your energy into your finger tips.
The "sit quiet" built-in pitfall is: it can lead to stiffness, and that leads to discomfort, even cramps. And in that case musicians of any level should allow themselves to move.
I wish that Alexander Technique would be an official part of musicians' training (it can't be acquired by simply reading a book. It takes and instructor / coach). It is scary how many musicians have issues with tendinitis, hand injuries, neck and shoulder issues and "hunch-backs" - all issues that can be easily avoided.
I consciously left the "theatrical gestures" aspect out, and avoid to name any artists. Only so much: In a discussion had with a leading concert organist (in person) and a very popular young concert pianist (online) both emphasized that their seemingly exaggerated gestures while playing are NOT for show, but to avoid stiffness & cramping up, (the organist) and in case of the pianist, achieve the sound quality she wants, which, I have to say, is quite exceptional.
Why give a shit it doesn't matter it matters. How well it's actually played jeez
Fun fact: look up James-Lange theory for physical motions and emotions :)
Very interesting and relevant to the topic we discussed!
I think I do agree that sometimes (maybe not all the time) we'll have a bodily reaction before our emotional reaction to a stimulus.
Censor XD !
Good and interesting, but why that silly music in back-ground? Disturbing